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Morford, Mark P. O.; Lenardon, Robert J. – 1991
Designed for students with little or no background in classical literature, this book introduces the Greek and Roman myths of creation, myths of the gods, Greek sagas and local legends, and presents contemporary theories about the myths. Drawing on Homer, Hesiod, Pindar, Vergil, and others, the book provides many translations and paraphrases of…
Descriptors: Classical Literature, College Students, Cultural Context, Higher Education
Nardo, Don, Ed. – 1997
Intended as an accessible resource for students researching "The Canterbury Tales," this collection of essays about Geoffrey Chaucer's (d. 1400) classic work contains an in-depth biography of the author and writings from a wide variety of sources. The essays are edited to accommodate the reading and comprehension levels of young adults;…
Descriptors: Classics (Literature), English Literature, Higher Education, Literary Criticism
Ruoff, A. LaVonne Brown – 1990
Although American Indian literatures are the oldest literatures on this continent, they have not generally been included in American literature courses. This volume is designed to assist teachers and students in beginning their study of the literatures of peoples native to the United States. Part 1--"Introduction to American Indian…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Literature
Swisher, Clarice, Ed. – 1997
Intended as an accessible resource for students researching William Shakespeare's (1564-1616) poetry, this collection of essays about Shakespeare's sonnets contains an in-depth biography of Shakespeare and writings from a wide variety of sources. The essays are edited to accommodate the reading and comprehension levels of young adults; each essay…
Descriptors: Classics (Literature), English Literature, Higher Education, Literary Criticism
Swisher, Clarice, Ed. – 1998
Intended as an accessible resource for students researching Great Britain's greatest literary figures, this collection of essays about Charles Dickens's (1812-1870) work contains an in-depth biography and essays taken from a wide variety of sources. The essays are edited to accommodate the reading and comprehension levels of young adults; each…
Descriptors: Authors, English Literature, Higher Education, Literary Criticism
Swisher, Clarice, Ed. – 1996
Intended as an accessible resource for students researching America's greatest literary figures, this collection of essays about John Steinbeck's (1902-1968) work contains an in-depth biography and essays taken from a wide variety of sources. The essays are edited to accommodate the reading and comprehension levels of young adults; each essay is…
Descriptors: Authors, Classics (Literature), Fiction, Higher Education
de Koster, Katie, Ed. – 1997
Intended as an accessible resource for students researching America's greatest literary figures, this collection of essays about Ernest Hemingway's (1899-1961) work contains an in-depth biography and essays taken from a wide variety of sources. The essays are edited to accommodate the reading and comprehension levels of young adults; each essay is…
Descriptors: Classics (Literature), Fiction, Higher Education, Literary Criticism
Laurel, Jeanne P., Comp. – 1986
This annotated bibliography lists publications which explore the various aspects of women's relation to literature. The items are grouped under the following headings: (1) articles (published in a journal); (2) books (single-author texts); and (3) collections (essays and documents, generally reprinted from other sources). (BZ)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Family History, Females
